Experience with utilization of the Michigan splint for temporary splinting during osteogingivoplasty

: The experience of use Michigan splint for temporary splinting of the maxillary tooth at realization of flap surgery at 23 patients. Stages of clinical and laboratory procedures making the splint are described and analysed. Is appeared, that the reduction of mobility of teeth in the period following surgical intervention occurs on the average within 0.5-1 month faster, than with the patients after similar interventions, but without splinting. At the same time it is proved obvious, that the usage Michigan splint promotes normalization of functioning of muscles activity masticatory system and TMJ and helps in revealing of occlusal interferences.